A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9747385 Details
Epoch: 458 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 112518729 epoch_slot_no: 25929 block_no: 9747208 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 73559 time: 2024-01-01 04:57:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec26f12cd1cbd2e7a51a29e34ac259d4c762e5bc4adef32f1d6bc7fcec57b67Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1tqh0annmqlwewqu5wpdxvmxcf2t9wut2rqcty5raqwjqwsaewl5qq9fvc8 op_cert: \xce2c4639f481e7edc3b179345e3aff36a4c9b7ee56b4dd71d06bc88ab9307667 op_cert_counter: 12